In 1989, then-Senator Joe Biden gave the Democratic response to President George H. W. Bush’s State of the Union address. Trump should run it as a campaign ad – it’s pure MAGA!
Thirty five years ago Biden gave the response to one of George Bush's speeches.
— MAZE (@mazemoore) March 10, 2024
Republicans should have just played this and let Joe Biden respond to Biden's SOTU. pic.twitter.com/nQgAfz7ioq
Even earlier, over three decades ago, then-Sen. Joe Biden helped offer the Democratic response to the annual speech. Biden, who was representing Delaware, was part of a group of Democratic lawmakers who provided a counterpoint to President Ronald Reagan’s 1983 address.
#SOTU HISTORY:
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) March 7, 2024
Senators who give responses to SOTU addresses delivered by presidents: Jan. 25, 1983, Joe Biden:
"As Franklin Roosevelt said during the recovery from the Great Depression: just 4 words are important"
clip bonus: in background spot future Delaware Sen Ted Kaufman pic.twitter.com/3JD7GQWZAM